Appointment of Two Members of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports

The President today announced his intention to appoint the following individuals to be members of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports:

George W. Armstrong, of Virginia. This is a new position. Mr. Armstrong is currently vice president for the western region of Communications International, a position he has held since early this year. Previously, he was Associate Director in the Office of Presidential Personnel in the White House, 1983-1985; and Director,

State and Local Unit, Intergovernmental Affairs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1981-1983. He graduated from California State University (B.A., 1977). Mr. Armstrong is married, has two children, and resides in Alexandria, VA. He was born January 28, 1952, in Arkansas.

Pam Shriver, of Maryland. She would succeed Ronald H. Walker. Ms. Shriver is a professional tennis player who resides in Lutherville, MD. She was born July 4, 1962, in Baltimore, MD.